Binding (sewing)

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Extra wide double fold bias tape being sewn as a binding for a decorative quilt

In sewing, binding is used as both a noun and a verb to refer to finishing a seam or hem of a garment, usually by rolling or pressing then stitching on an edging or trim.[1]

## References

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1. ^ Editors of Threads (2011). Threads Sewing Guide: A Complete Reference from America's Best-loved Sewing Magazine. Taunton Press. pp. 157 and 218–219. ISBN 978-1-60085-144-5.

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Sewing

Techniques|

* Basting
* Cut
* Darning
* Ease
* Embellishment
* Fabric tube turning

* Floating canvas
* Gather
* Godet
* Gore (fabrics)
* Gusset
* Heirloom sewing
* Pleat
* Shirring

Stitches
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* Backstitch
* Bar tack
* Blanket
* Blind stitch
* Buttonhole
* Catch stitch
* Chain stitch
* Coverstitch
* Cross-stitch
* Embroidery stitch
* Hemstitch
* Lockstitch
* Overlock
* Pad stitch
* Pick stitch
* Rantering
* Running
* Sashiko
* Stoating
* Tack
* Topstitch
* Zigzag

Seams|

* Neckline
* Felled seam
* Princess seams
* Seam allowance
* Style line

* Notions
* Trim

* Bias tape
* Collar stay
* Elastic
* Galloon
* Grommet/eyelet
* Interfacing
* Passementerie
* Piping
* Ruffle
* Rickrack
* Self-fabric
* Soutache
* Twill tape
* Wrights

Closures|

* Buckle
* Button
* Buttonhole
* Frog
* Hook-and-eye
* Hook-and-loop fastener
* Shank
* Snap
* Zipper

Materials|

* Grain/bias
* Selvage
* Textile/fabric
* Thread
* Yarn

Tools|

* Bobbin
* Dress form
* Needlecase
* Needle threader
* Pattern notcher
* Pin
* Pincushion
* Pinking shears
* Scissors
* Seam ripper
* Sewing gauge
* Sewing needle
* Stitching awl
* Tailor's ham
* Tape measure
* Thimble
* Tracing paper
* Tracing wheel

* Trades
* Suppliers

* Cloth merchant
* Draper
* Dressmaker
* Haberdasher
* Mercer
* Silkwoman
* Tailor

Manufacturers|

| Patterns|

* Butterick
* Burda
* Clothkits
* McCall's
* Simplicity

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Machines
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* Barthélemy Thimonnier
* Bernina
* Brother
* Elias Howe
* Elna
* Feiyue
* Frister & Rossmann
* Janome
* Jones
* Juki
* Merrow
* New Home
* Pfaff
* Sewmor
* Singer
* Tape edge machine
* Viking/Husqvarna
* White

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* Clothing portal
* Glossary of terms

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